George Irvine's latest gardening column looks at raised beds and at what you can do now to prepare your garden for the warmer days ahead.

A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, such as undyed wood chips, shredded bark or dried-out (never fresh) grass clippings over the ...

If you want to grow luxuriant herb gardens without harming the earth ... Richly mixed with organic fertilizer, perlite, pumice, and earthworm castings, this 6.85-lb bag of organic soil is used for ...

I saw some edible flowers at the farmers market last summer. I’d like to try growing edible flowers this year. Now that all ...

Removing weeds as soon as they appear, before their roots fully anchor into the soil, is best for the garden, as well as your ...

But after using an indoor garden for three years, I’m a convert. It’s really useful as insurance that I’ll always have fresh herbs — it’s like a tiny farmers’ market stand in my ...

January is traditionally a month for fresh starts and resolutions, many of which center around self-care. And if you’ve spent any time watching television or scrolling social media this month, you’ve ...

Canberra's vibrant inner-northern suburbs are some of the most diverse in the city, peppered with social and community groups ...

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Herb plants may serve your purpose of cooking or repelling insects. But despite that, you should always have the right pots to house the plants. The best planter for herbs will give you not only the ...